Norman Osborn (Commander) - Optimized Discard

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Bennie Smith
Dec 1, 2025
The Best New Commanders of 2025
Which cards are the best new Commanders from 2025? Bennie Smith's here for the run-down of popular picks & hidden gems for each set.
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Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Agna Qel'a
4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
1%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Redirect Lightning
1.8%inclusion1 decks56 decks
-5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Frantic Search
93%inclusion52 decks56 decks
76%synergy
Windfall
93%inclusion52 decks56 decks
69%synergy
Psychic Frog
68%inclusion38 decks56 decks
66%synergy
Faithless Looting
84%inclusion47 decks56 decks
64%synergy
Ghostly Pilferer
64%inclusion36 decks56 decks
62%synergy
Monument to Endurance
61%inclusion34 decks56 decks
54%synergy
Bone Miser
54%inclusion30 decks56 decks
50%synergy
Shadow of the Goblin
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
48%synergy
Magmakin Artillerist
46%inclusion26 decks56 decks
44%synergy
Big Score
52%inclusion29 decks56 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
68%inclusion38 decks56 decks
34%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
50%inclusion28 decks56 decks
22%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
46%inclusion26 decks56 decks
41%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
43%inclusion24 decks56 decks
40%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
43%inclusion24 decks56 decks
40%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
43%inclusion24 decks56 decks
36%synergy
Reanimate
43%inclusion24 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
43%inclusion24 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Green Goblin, Nemesis
43%inclusion24 decks56 decks
41%synergy
Ultimate Green Goblin
43%inclusion24 decks56 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Underworld Breach
55%inclusion31 decks56 decks
45%synergy
Gamble
55%inclusion31 decks56 decks
46%synergy
Rhystic Study
50%inclusion28 decks56 decks
26%synergy
Jeska's Will
46%inclusion26 decks56 decks
30%synergy
Demonic Tutor
43%inclusion24 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
41%inclusion23 decks56 decks
22%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
39%inclusion22 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
39%inclusion22 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
39%inclusion22 decks56 decks
23%synergy
Ancient Tomb
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Creatures
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
39%inclusion22 decks56 decks
35%synergy
Skirge Familiar
39%inclusion22 decks56 decks
38%synergy
Surly Badgersaur
38%inclusion21 decks56 decks
36%synergy
Ledger Shredder
38%inclusion21 decks56 decks
35%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
30%synergy
Green Goblin, Revenant
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
32%synergy
Anger
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
23%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
29%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Captain Howler, Sea Scourge
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
29%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
27%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
20%synergy
Brallin, Skyshark Rider
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
24%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
22%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
-3%synergy
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Carnage, Crimson Chaos
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Hobgoblin, Mantled Marauder
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Putrid Imp
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Rona, Herald of Invasion
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Notion Thief
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Doctor Octopus, Master Planner
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Jace's Archivist
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
8%synergy
High Fae Trickster
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Opposition Agent
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Rielle, the Everwise
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Bog Witch
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
12%synergy
River Kelpie
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Inner Demons Gangsters
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Wonder
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Mockingbird
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Likeness Looter
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Scarlet Spider, Kaine
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Shriek, Treblemaker
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Marauding Mako
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
41%inclusion23 decks56 decks
-3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
38%inclusion21 decks56 decks
20%synergy
Tolarian Winds
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
35%synergy
Swan Song
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
24%synergy
Deadly Rollick
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Cabal Ritual
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
23%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
25%synergy
Mystical Tutor
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Force of Will
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Demonic Consultation
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Demand Answers
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Brain Freeze
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Chaos Warp
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
-15%synergy
Mana Drain
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Seething Song
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Bitter Triumph
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Flusterstorm
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Decaying Time Loop
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Ad Nauseam
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Snap
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Withering Torment
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Laughing Mad
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Lethal Scheme
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Pact of Negation
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Pact
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
-10%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
-16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Denial
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Rakdos Charm
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
-4%synergy
Culling the Weak
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Force of Negation
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Abrade
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Mental Misstep
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Entomb
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Brainstorm
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
-8%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Final Fortune
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Unstable Experiment
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
7%synergy
The Spot's Portal
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Careful Study
38%inclusion21 decks56 decks
36%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
26%synergy
Blasphemous Act
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
-14%synergy
Dark Deal
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
20%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
20%synergy
Change of Fortune
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
24%synergy
Toxic Deluge
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Demonic Counsel
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Burning Inquiry
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Whispering Madness
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Romantic Rendezvous
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
-2%synergy
Past in Flames
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Feed the Swarm
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
-16%synergy
Pumpkin Bombardment
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Imperial Seal
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Rite of Flame
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Dark Petition
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Grab the Prize
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Mana Geyser
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Path of the Pyromancer
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Strike It Rich
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Fervent Mastery
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Grim Tutor
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Villainous Wrath
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Ponder
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Seize the Spoils
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Last Chance
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Bone Shards
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Breakthrough
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Winternight Stories
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Snort
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Behold the Sinister Six!
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Prison Break
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Intent
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-2%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Chain of Smog
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
24%synergy
The One Ring
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Pumpkin Bombs
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
20%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Defense Grid
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Cryptcaller Chariot
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Grinding Station
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Rocket-Powered Goblin Glider
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
-13%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Key to the City
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
The Underworld Cookbook
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Secrets of the Dead
39%inclusion22 decks56 decks
38%synergy
Mystic Remora
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
20%synergy
Artist's Talent
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
27%synergy
Necropotence
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Attunement
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Teval's Judgment
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Waste Not
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Feast of Sanity
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Burning Vengeance
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Curiosity
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Necromancy
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Animate Dead
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Black Market Connections
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
-3%synergy
Witness Protection
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
The Death of Gwen Stacy
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Spider-Verse
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Impact Tremors
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Faith of the Devoted
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Liliana's Caress
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Oblivion Crown
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Propaganda
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Dack Fayden
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
41%inclusion23 decks56 decks
25%synergy
Reliquary Tower
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
-9%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Mistrise Village
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Multiversal Passage
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Bojuka Bog
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
-14%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion56 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion54 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
73%inclusion41 decks56 decks
24%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
70%inclusion39 decks56 decks
27%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
64%inclusion36 decks56 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
61%inclusion34 decks56 decks
26%synergy
Izzet Signet
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
-8%synergy
Lotus Petal
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Rakdos Signet
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
-9%synergy
Dimir Signet
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
-13%synergy
Relic of Sauron
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Mox
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Mox Amber
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
-11%synergy
The Soul Stone
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
-7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-14%synergy
Mind Stone
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Island
95%inclusion53 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion51 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Swamp
91%inclusion51 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
91%inclusion51 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Watery Grave
79%inclusion44 decks56 decks
32%synergy
Blood Crypt
75%inclusion42 decks56 decks
31%synergy
Steam Vents
73%inclusion41 decks56 decks
29%synergy
Polluted Delta
70%inclusion39 decks56 decks
36%synergy
Scalding Tarn
64%inclusion36 decks56 decks
32%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
64%inclusion36 decks56 decks
30%synergy
Exotic Orchard
63%inclusion35 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Training Center
57%inclusion32 decks56 decks
24%synergy
Luxury Suite
55%inclusion31 decks56 decks
23%synergy
Xander's Lounge
54%inclusion30 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Morphic Pool
54%inclusion30 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Oscorp Industries
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
36%synergy
Shivan Reef
46%inclusion26 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Underground River
45%inclusion25 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
45%inclusion25 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Raucous Theater
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
20%synergy
Badlands
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Underground Sea
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Volcanic Island
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
-18%synergy
City of Brass
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Undercity Sewers
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
-17%synergy
Thundering Falls
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
-2%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
-2%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
-32%synergy
Blazemire Verge
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Misty Rainforest
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Sulfur Falls
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
-24%synergy
Mana Confluence
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Haunted Ridge
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Marsh Flats
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Starting Town
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Wooded Foothills
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Strand
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Arid Mesa
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
3%synergy